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CrystalPhuong.net is a Personal Style & Travel Blog based in Singapore, written by Crystal Phuong. The blog was nominated FOUR times in Top 10 Best Fashion Blogs in the annual Singapore Blog Award from 2012- 2015, voted as one of the Best Lifestyle Blogs in Singapore in 2013 by Hotelclub.com, and Best Travel Blogs in 2016 by Foodpanda.com. Crystal hopes to connect and inspire young women to lead a healthy and happy life. Be confident, be positive, and be kind.
WHITE CHRISTMAS

WHITE CHRISTMAS



These photos were taken 4 weeks ago by my new photographer, Ivan, whose photos will be seen more on this blog. I wanted to publish them as soon as I received the photos from Ivan, but I tried my best to control the excitement and to keep them until today.

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, and whenever we talk about Christmas, we'll talk about snow. I have never seen real snow in my life. The last time I visited US during Christmas, I was so looking forward to seeing snow. Unfortunately, it was so disappointing that there was no snow during my trip. Singapore is hot all year round and has no snow at all, but that doesn't mean we can't have white Christmas, can we?

Having that thought in mind, I decided to reserve this beautiful white jumpsuit and white cape blazer especially for this Christmas photo shoot. It started pouring rain when I and Ivan went out to shoot at night. Regardless, the show must go on. The initial plan of shooting outdoors to capture the beautiful sparkling Orchard road was changed to indoor shooting instead. Thank God, there was a magical curtain of lights perfectly appropriate as a backdrop for these Christmas postcard photos.

I'd like to dedicate this special blog post to you, my dearest friends, readers and supporters. Best wishes to you and your family. May your Christmas and all days ahead sparkle with happiness and surprise.

Thank you so much for reading!




















Photography by: Navi Ivan Photography

::Outfit::
Missguided white jumpsuit
Missguided cape blazer
Charles & Keith black and white heels- Similar here
Valentino Stud  handbag
ASOS floppy hat
Topshop rings (old)- Similar here
Asos ear cuff (old)
Gorjana lariat necklace- Michael Kors watch



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PURPLE AND LACE

PURPLE AND LACE



Finally, I have a chance to feature the Phillip Lim Pashli purple bag on my blog. This beautiful bag is a reward to myself for a collaboration I did with Shopbop a couple of months ago. I've been looking for a purple handbag for a long time, yet haven't found one that I really like. Either the color, the shape or the size isn't up to my liking. I shortlisted two bags: the Balenciaga giant city bag and the Givenchy satchel oneWhile I was thinking of which one should I buy, I saw the Phillip Lim Pashli bag on Shopbop. It comes in a perfect shade of purple, the right size (medium), and the right shape. It's exactly what I wanted. 

I used to love pink, but now I tend to go for stronger and more vibrant colors. Purple is one of them. It is such a mature, romantic and passionate color. I usually like pairing it with other complimentary colors to create a color-blocked outfit, but this time I decided to play with textures. The thick sturdy cow leather bag seems to make a perfect match with the delicate lace top. Besides, the white lace top also adds extra romance factor to the entire outfit, and my bag compliments some pops of purple color on my floral skirt. 

I was worried if this outfit was too busy to look at, but I was surprised to see how well it turned out in the end. 











Thank you so much for reading!
::Outfit::
Zalora lace top- Similar here or here
Vintage floral midi skirt- Similar here
Jessica Simpson color-blocked heels (old)- Similar here
Charles & Keith sunglasses- Similar here
3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli bag 
Orchid necklace- Thanks to Risis Official
Klaus Kobec watch. 


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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: FOR HIM

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: FOR HIM



When it comes to Christmas shopping, nothing makes me feel more excited than buying gifts for my loved ones. Besides shopping for my mom, sister in law and my nephew, I love buying gifts for the men in the family: my boyfriend, brother, and daddy. It's fun shopping for them, but it's challenging too. I have four important men in my life that I'd love to pamper them so much. But, every time I ask them "What do you want me to buy for you", I always end up asking myself the same question: "What should I buy?", simply because I receive pretty much the same answer, just in different ways. My hero daddy who always says: "I don't need anything", my boyfriend who tells me "I already have everything I need", and my dearest manager who always tells me not to buy him anything. The only person that is very easy to buy a gift for is my brother, as he likes anything I buy. 

This year, I've found a solution. Instead of asking them questions, I took a closer and detailed look at all the gift options available, category by category. It's actually not as hard as I thought. There are plenty of great gifts out there for the men we love. I've already picked out some cool gifts and I can't wait to give it to them. 

Have you found any gift for the men in your life yet? If you haven't, I have here some gifts ideas. I'm sure they'll love it. Have a look! 


1. DSQUARED2 polka dot bow tie
2. Rayban Wayfarer sunglasses
3. Alexander McQueen skull jaquard silk tie
4. Ralph Lauren dress belt- Currently on sale
5. Hugo Boss shave lotion
6. Theory stationery pocket diary
7. Movado museum watch
8. Paul Smith football cufflinks
9. Paul Smith leather briefcase (sold out)- Currently, this one from Marc by Marc Jacobs is on sale
10. PS by Paul Smith Aldrich High Shine Derby Shoes

For more gifts choices, click HERE to shop or select from the items below: 



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{CRYSTAL'S CLOSET}: TURQUOISE BLUE

{CRYSTAL'S CLOSET}: TURQUOISE BLUE



To continue with the long overdue Crystal's Closet series that I mentioned in the previous post, here is another story, the Turquoise Blue, that I was supposed to share with you. This beautiful A-line turquoise dress from BYSI landed in my closet quite a long time ago, but it has never had a chance to make an official appearance on my blog before. On my Instagram, you've probably seen it once here recently. 

These photos were taken after I came back from New York. Having to catch up with so much outstanding work while I was away made me a little bit stressed out. I needed something bright and refreshing to help me stay awake to fight with the jetlag during the day. At the same time, I wanted to wear a shade of blue (watercolor) to recharge and rejuvenate myself. 

I heard this turquoise blue dress scream out my name while I was looking for what to wear. 20 minutes later, I was already walking on the road looking like this. Nobody could tell how tired and sleepy I was that day. I guess, they paid more attention to my hair and my dress than my face, which is fine. I mean, how to blame them when not every day you can see somebody whose hair and clothes are the exact same color like that? At least, not for the next 12 months, even if I wear this dress again, I don't think I will be going back to turquoise hair just yet. 

My hair is currently blonde now, and I'm kind of loving it.







Thank you so much for reading!
::Outfit::
BYSI mint green dress- Similar here and here
Charles & Keith beige pumps- Similar here
Twinbag heart- edition- Thanks to Porsche Design.
Coach sunglasses
Gorjana necklace via Shopbop
Juicy Couture & Sarah Chloe bracelets. 
Michael Kors watch.


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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: GIFTS UNDER $100

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: GIFTS UNDER $100



Hi everyone!
In my first holiday gift guide blog post, I blogged about "What to buy for her?" I hope you have found something great for your girlfriend, wife, and sister. To continue with the holiday gift guide series, here is another blog post that I'm sure many of you have been waiting for: Best Gifts Under $100. 

From small items like hats, gloves, socks to big items like handbags, dresses and shirts, everything listed here is below $100 and is personally selected by yours truly to make sure that you can get a lot of cool gifts this season for your loved ones, without breaking your bank account.

CLICK THE IMAGES TO SHOP! 


Other than the extensive list above, you can save a lot more as Green Monday is here (a popular shopping day for last-minute shoppers). Make sure to use the discount codes below when shopping on these websites: 

Forver21: 30% OFF selected merchandise. Promotion ends on 8th December 2014. Shop here
Nordstrom: 40% OFF selected new markdowns. Promotion ends on 8th December 2014. Shop here!
J.Crew: 30% OFF with code MERRYMERRY. Promotion ends on 9th December 2014. Shop here
MadeWell: 30% OFF with code MERRIEST. Promotion ends on 8th December 2014. Shop here!
ASOS: 20% OFF for men and women. Limited time. Shop here!  
NeimanMarcus: 50% OFF women's items, up to 35% OFF men's items. Shop here!

Thank you so much for reading! Happy shopping! 
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{CRYSTAL'S CLOSET}: PASTEL DREAM

{CRYSTAL'S CLOSET}: PASTEL DREAM



Time flies so fast. There is only one month left, and we are going to end 2014. How has December been treating you so far? I'm always so excited when December comes, not only because it's the best time to shop, but also it's the best time to reflect and to celebrate. There are many wonderful things happened to me in 2014, and I can't wait to share with you. But, I'm going to reserve them for a flashback blog entry at the end of the year as usual. For now, please allow me to share with you some of my long overdue blog posts that I was supposed to publish a few months ago. I was so busy with my New York trip, my first collaboration with Porsche Design, my birthday celebration, holiday gift guide, Black Friday, and Cyber MondayI didn't have time to publish all the outfit photos I had. I'm not complaining. In fact, I love being busy, and I'm so grateful for all the opportunities given. But, I feel something missing if I don't write about the usual Crystal's Closet blog entry, especially when I get to wear this beautiful Three Floor Citi Lights dress (Other color here).

This pastel color-blocked outfit was shot at the end of July (on Singapore Blog Award ceremony day), by my dearest manager. We drove to a few different locations, shot hundreds of photos to get a few ideal images that can tell you exactly how this romantic dress made me feel. It was Love at first sight when I saw it on the website. Endless pleats on the soft material give an incredible amount of volume, while the cutout details provide a flirty and sexy touch. This dress unleashes the dancer in me.  I feel like dancing whenever I put it on. The empty road became my dance floor. No neon light, no audience needed. Just me with my biggest childhood's dream: Dancing. 

Thank you so much for reading! I hope this Pastel Dream post is worth the wait. 










Thank you so much for reading!

::Outfit::
Three Floor Dress (old)- Similar here
Jessica Simpson heels (old) - Similar here or here
Lovisa earrings- Similar here and here
Gorjana lariat necklace. 
Gold rings and bracelets via Shopbop. 


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